The Stories Behind the Traditions

Well, tomorrow is Easter and I’m sure most of us know why we celebrate this Day. For Christians, Easter commemorates the resurrections of Christ three days after his death by crucifixion. Easter is also the end of Lent, a time of penitence and fasting. Over the years though, there have been a number of traditionsContinue reading “The Stories Behind the Traditions”

Easter Orchids

April 16th is National Orchid Day, created as a remembrance of beautiful lives lost. Fun Facts: Orchids first appeared almost 200 million years ago and are one of the two largest families of flowering plants. The ancient Greeks believed certain orchids to be aphrodisiacs associated with virility and male fertility. They encouraged their women toContinue reading “Easter Orchids”